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Program #20894: Not all buyers will qualify. Ford Credit limited-term APR financing. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 02/28/2018. Not all F150 SuperCrew King Ranch models may qualify. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.

(13156) Program #13156: Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 04/02/2018. See dealer for complete details.

(13154) Program #13154: $1,250.00 Ford Credit Bonus cash requires Ford Credit financing. Not all buyers will qualify. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 04/02/2018. See dealer for complete details.

(30306) Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash(Program #30306): available to customers who currently own a 1995 or newer or lease a Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, or competitive car, truck, or SUV who trade in or have an expiring lease. Lease customers who have previously terminated their lease up to 30 days prior to the sale date of the new vehicle OR have a lease termination scheduled up to 90 days after the sale date of the new vehicle are also eligible. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 02/28/2018. Residency restrictions apply. See dealer for complete details.

(13158) Program #13158: Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 04/02/2018. See dealer for complete details. Truth in Lending Act Disclosure:
Down payment will vary with APR and credit. For example, 0.0% APR with $2,500 down payment provides for 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1000 financed for qualified buyers. 0.0% for a term of 36 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $27.78 per $1000 financed.
0.9% for a term of 60 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $17.05 per $1000 financed.
2.9% for a term of 72 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $15.15 per $1000 financed.
3.9% for a term of 75 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $15.05 per $1000 financed. The rates described are for estimation purposes only; you may not be able to finance at this rate.

Reviews

Driving Impression

Editor:

Mitch McCullough

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By pickup standards, the F-150 feels smooth and soft, the cab relatively isolated from road surface vibration. Its ride comfort and substantial feel makes the F-150 much more enjoyable on the road. It’s much smoother than an F-250.

Electric power steering is quick and light, easy to steer around in a parking lot, responsive on winding roads, stable on the highway. The F-150 and Titan seem to offer the best handling. The Silverado and F-150 have the nicest ride.

The new 3.5-liter Ecoboost is the engine to get. Its torque figures tell us all we need to know.

The 2.7-liter V6 engine works well with Ford’s 6-speed automatic. Acceleration is energetic and smooth, the turbocharger heard faintly under acceleration. Ford’s Stop/Start setup is among the best, practically seamless when it’s time for the engine to restart. EPA-estimated fuel economy is a comparatively thrifty 19/26 mpg City/Highway (22 mpg Combined) with that engine and two-wheel drive.

Quite a difference from the V8 version, EPA-estimated at only 15/21 mpg.

Walk Around

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Mitch McCullough

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The F-150 presents an angular look with its aluminum body structure, more chiselled than pre-2015 steel models. The bed and cab are made of aluminum panels glued and riveted together and secured to a ladder frame that makes liberal use of high-strength steel. It looks like a modern tool.

Its stylish faired-back rectangular headlights are distinctive and bracket the tall grille. A beveled hood helps send air across the roof.

SuperCab and SuperCrew body styles come with a choice of bed lengths: 5-foot-6, 6-foot-6, or 8-foot. Loading ramps lock into bedsides and a BoxLink system allows dividing cargo.

Interior Overview

Editor:

Mitch McCullough

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This latest-generation F-150 is roomy up front. If you want usable back seats, go for the roomy SuperCrew. Legroom is ample and the recline is satisfying in the back seat of a SuperCrew, but seat cushions are a bit low. Conversely, the rear seats in SuperCabs are tight, best for kids, but they can be flipped up against the back wall, yielding helpful cargo storage space on the flat floor. None of them are set up well for dogs. Regular-cab pickups provide scant space behind the front seats.

In most versions, a wide, deep console sits between the front seats. It’s big enough to hold a laptop. More hard buttons than in past F-Series pickups operate the F-150’s infotainment functions. Controls are designed to be operable with gloves. Platinum models offer genuine wood trim.

Overall, we found the Silverado and Sierra the most comfortable of the full-size pickups. The Ford is comparable to the Nissan and Ram.

Summary

Editor:

Mitch McCullough

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The Ford F-150 is a cutting-edge truck with a smooth ride. Lariat and King Ranch models coddle their owners and remind them daily of their smart choice. Buyers leaning toward the heavier end of a light-duty pickup should spring for the 3.5-liter Ecoboost engine. Those leaning toward the lighter end should be happy with the 2.7-liter Ecoboost.

Mitch McCullough, editor-in-chief, NewCarTestDrive.com, contributed to this report, with staff reports from The Car Connection.

Model Lineup

Editor:

Mitch McCullough

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The 2017 Ford F-150 XL is available with any cargo bed or cab. Standard equipment includes 17-inch wheels, manual windows and locks, AM/FM stereo, vinyl floor, manual air conditioning, and tilt/telescopic steering wheel. F-150 XLT adds CD player, cruise control, power windows and locks, cloth front seats, and SYNC. Standard is the old-school 3.5-liter V6, which is the only engine compatible with E85 ethanol. The 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 and 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 are optional, as is the V8.

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